Classic tree, unique venues

            It’s a similar tradition for those who celebrate Christmas: colorful, twinkling lights, ornaments passed down through the generations and pretty packages lined up. The Christmas tree is one of the most classic visions of the entire holiday season.

Although Christmas trees are a very traditional part of the holidays, where and how people get their trees can be very nontraditional.

Sophomore Michaela Niva’s family purchased their Christmas tree from Whole Foods. “We always get a real tree,” Niva said.

“[As a family] we all decorate it and put up the lights together, but my parents usually get the tree,” Niva said.  Niva’s family trims the tree together as part of tradition.

For a freshly cut tree, many people in Davis go to Silvia’s or the Boy Scouts. Silvia’s allows you to cut your own tree while enjoying hot apple cider and rides on Santa’s sleigh. Proceeds that the Boy Scouts make from selling trees go back to the Boy Scouts organization.

While many enjoy the fresh scent of pine that the tree gives off, a few people, including junior Maggie Koo’s father Tak Koo, do not like the smell.

In Koo’s case, getting a fresh tree was not an option. Her family bought a fake tree from Ikea. Koo said, “You don’t have to buy a new one each year and it’s low maintenance.”

No matter where you get your Christmas tree, or even if you get one at all this holiday season, the important thing is that you are with people that you love.